Developers Lyle Burgin and Rick Kopf say they have given up on trying to build a restaurant on Boy Scout Hill at White Rock Lake.

In a brief statement sent to The Dallas Morning News moments ago, the two say they "have decided to suspend their efforts to build" a proposed eatery near Buckner Boulevard and Mockingbird Lane. The statement comes just two days after a volatile town hall meeting at Lake Highlands Baptist Church, where some 500 folks living around the lake shouted down their proposal.

"We both firmly believe that the concept would be an excellent amenity for all of the citizens of Dallas, but the present time is not the right time," says the statement. "We thank all of the individuals and groups that have voiced their support. And we will see you at the lake!"

Willis Winters, the director of the city's Park and Recreation Department, had previously told The News he wouldn't support the proposal unless folks living near the lake got behind it. And, clearly, most did not -- at least, those who go to meetings and send emails to Dallas City Hall. Said Winters earlier this month, "From where we’re sitting there seems to be a lot of concern in the community over the project.”